The group includes Zach Yudin, his twin brother Ben Yudin on bass, Banah Winn on keyboards, Casey Wojtalewicz on drums, and Christian Koons on guitar.
The band signed to Secretly Canadian in 2012.
Zach Yudin, then a musician for nearly five years, posted his first song under the name "Oregon Bike Trails" on January 18, 2011.[He was associated with Father/Daughter Records in the early part of his career.
In 2012, Yudin expanded from a solo project to a band and he officially changed the group's name from Oregon Bike Trails to Cayucas.
Cayucas signed with indie record label Secretly Canadian in October 2012, and soon after released a single, "Swimsuit," and announced a tour with Ra Ra Riot for February 2013.
In February 2013, Cayucas announced a handful of European tour dates.
In March, the band performed in a Secretly Canadian showcase at South by Southwest. Their debut full-length album Bigfoot, was released on April 30 by Secretly Canadian.
The album was produced by fellow Secretly Canadian artist Richard Swift.
High School Lover
Cayucas Lyrics
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See ever since I saw you on the back of some guy's bicycle
Well, I've been feeling kinda so so
So, girl don't act so surprised
Got that look in your light blue eyes, you can stop pretending
Yeah, I been watching the movie all along
Wondering if there was gonna be an ending
To the story, to the story, to the story, I guess I'll never know
Saying the things I thought I should, but it was just a little too slow
Oh, Elizabeth, don't keep me guessin'
I opened up the door and saw you undressing
The words came out, one after another
You shoulda been my high school lover, oh
You shoulda been my oh oh whoa
You shoulda been my oh oh oh
You shoulda been my oh oh whoa
You shoulda been my oh oh
Did you get the letters that I sent last summer?
You asked again and again.
Well, they been piling up on the top shelf in my closet
Yeah, and I read them every now and then
It's got me feeling kinda stuck like what the fuck is going on?
Someone tell me what is happening
Yeah, you been acting like you're too cool for far too long
It's OK, it's just kind of embarrassing
See, I been sneaking, I been sneaking, I been sneaking
Wondering just what I'll see
You turned around and stared
You squinted then you glared and I was leaning back in the passenger seat
Oh, Elizabeth, don't keep me guessin'
I opened up the door and saw you undressing
The words came out, one after another
You shoulda been my high school lover, oh
You shoulda been my oh oh whoa
You shoulda been my oh oh oh
You shoulda been my oh oh whoa
You shoulda been my oh oh
High school lover
High school lover
High school lover
High school lover
High school lover
High school lover
High school lover
High school lover
The lyrics of Cayucasβs song High School Lover tell the story of a teenage boy who is infatuated with a girl named Elizabeth. The song is an ode to the singerβs missed opportunity for a high school romance with Elizabeth. The singer describes Elizabeth as a girl who he has been crushing on since he saw her on the back of some guy's bicycle.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer tries to win Elizabeth's affection and attention, sending her letters during summers and watching her from afar. The story reaches its climax when the singer is given the opportunity to be alone with Elizabeth and sees her undressing. He then laments that Elizabeth should have been his high school lover. The songβs wistful tone captures the nostalgia of teenage years and missed opportunities.
It is clear that the song is about unrequited love and the feeling of being stuck in a moment that never grows into anything more. The lyrics express the singerβs regret for never having had the courage to confess his feelings to Elizabeth. The song is set against a dreamy, nostalgic melody that is reminiscent of the β60s era, and the romantic themes present in the lyrics are in line with the eraβs predilections.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you going to the party on Saturday?, did she asked as if I didn't know
She asked me about the party even though she knew I would be there.
See ever since I saw you on the back of some guy's bicycle
I have been thinking about you a lot.
Well, I've been feeling kinda so so
I have been feeling somewhat unsure about my feelings toward you.
So, girl don't act so surprised
You shouldn't be acting like you didn't know I was interested in you.
Got that look in your light blue eyes, you can stop pretending
I see through your facade and know that you like me too.
Yeah, I been watching the movie all along
I have been paying close attention to our interactions.
Wondering if there was gonna be an ending
I have been wondering if we will ever become more than friends.
To the story, to the story, to the story, I guess I'll never know
I may never know how our story will end.
See, I was running as fast as I could
I have been trying my hardest to win you over.
Saying the things I thought I should, but it was just a little too slow
I have been trying to express my feelings, but maybe I have been too cautious.
Oh, Elizabeth, don't keep me guessin'
Please don't keep me in the dark about your feelings.
I opened up the door and saw you undressing
I caught you in an intimate moment and was taken aback.
The words came out, one after another
I couldn't hold my feelings back any longer.
You shoulda been my high school lover, oh
I wish we had been together in high school.
Did you get the letters that I sent last summer?
I have been trying to reach out to you, did you receive my letters?
You asked again and again.
You have been curious about my letters and their contents.
Well, they been piling up on the top shelf in my closet
The letters I sent have been accumulating and unread.
Yeah, and I read them every now and then
I have been rereading the letters I sent to you.
It's got me feeling kinda stuck like what the fuck is going on?
I am confused about our status and what to do next.
Someone tell me what is happening
I need clarity and direction about our relationship.
Yeah, you been acting like you're too cool for far too long
You have been acting nonchalant about our relationship for too long.
It's OK, it's just kind of embarrassing
I am willing to accept any outcome, but it is still awkward and uncomfortable.
See, I been sneaking, I been sneaking, I been sneaking
I have been covertly observing you.
Wondering just what I'll see
I am curious about your behavior and intentions.
You turned around and stared
You caught me watching you.
You squinted then you glared and I was leaning back in the passenger seat
You gave me a disapproving look and I retreated to a safer position.
You shoulda been my oh oh whoa
I regret not pursuing you earlier and wish we had been together.
High school lover
I yearn for a romantic relationship with you reminiscent of our high school years.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: ZACH PERRY YUDIN, ZACHARY YUDIN, ZACHARY PERRY YUDIN
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@coz1van688
What a summer feel good track thanks outer banks for bringing me here
@cara9305
ron Kay which one??
@Alex-kf5oz
facts
@aestheticthings2043
Facts man, facts
@julie2992
P1
@DaysDX
This sounds like Beck! I dig the sound!
@scorpiontx91
The dude does sound like a poor Man's Beck
@gramsey5
Y'all are late to the party if you're here from Outer banks. π
@robunique8069
Great music is timeless
@FirebirdGaming101
Pogue for lyfe! Love the Outer Banks!